Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers

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When I saw the theme for this week’s photo challenge I immediately thought of my trip to the Grand Canyon. What an awe-inspiring testament to geological history. Some of the layers of sedimentary rock are nearly 2 billion years old!

We had a great day tour by bus from Las Vegas. The journey was long and at times very bumpy, but certainly more than worth it. I wish I’d known at the time that you could go hiking in the canyon, that must be an incredible experience! I’ll have to make sure I get to that next time round. For now I have my photos of the incredible vistas from the western rim.

Have you visited the Grand Canyon? How was your experience? Did you manage to take a hike?!

36 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers”

Steve November 18, 2013 at 10:41 pm

The hike is fantastic! You get more bang-for-the-buck taking in the view from the rim, but you’ll never forget the trip down to the canyon floor and back up – it’s fabulous.

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 19, 2013 at 10:30 am
  
  Sold! I’ll have to take a hike next time. I’ve always thought it must give you a much better sense of the canyon’s scale.
  
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Heyjude November 18, 2013 at 11:27 pm

The Canyon is spectacular, though I’m too old for hiking down to the bottom nowadays! This is a very good shot Ben and definitely meets the Layers brief 🙂

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 19, 2013 at 10:32 am
  
  Thanks Jude! I have no idea how tough the hiking is, but I expect it’s probably more difficult than I imagine. I have a tendency to underestimate these things!
  
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mvschulze November 19, 2013 at 12:59 am

Yes, three times, but not enough. Not done (yet?) multiple day rafting tours, and hiking down to the Phantom ranch at the river, ….and mandatory hiking back up. Maybe some day… You would be interested in this post about my first encounter with the canyon. The pictures are no match for yours, but it was many years ago. Enjoy:
http://mvschulze.wordpress.com/2013/08/24/the-great-american-road-trip-part-3-day-4/

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 19, 2013 at 10:37 am
  
  What a fantastic trip! I’ll be sure to comment over there. I can feel your enthusiasm for the canyon, it sounds like there are so many activities to get stuck into. I haven’t even touched the surface! I hope you make it back some day to complete your wishlist 🙂
  
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luminaetumbrae November 19, 2013 at 9:48 am

Very beautiful ! 🙂

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 19, 2013 at 10:51 am
  
  Thank you. I think the landscape speaks for itself really, I was just there to click the shutter!
  
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Nancy Power November 19, 2013 at 12:21 pm

Amazing shot Ben, wonderful light quality too. I would love to go there one day, and knowing my hubby, we would have to do the hike!

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 19, 2013 at 1:48 pm
  
  Thanks Nancy. I love the light too, it really draws you into the image. That sounds great, I hope you make it there some day! I’m really looking forward to hiking it some time in the future. You just can’t beat that feeling, like you’re part of the landscape.
  
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Paula November 20, 2013 at 3:27 pm

What a stunning photo! Can you tell me please where you took the header one?

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 21, 2013 at 8:11 am
  
  Thanks Paula! You mean the header for my website? It was taken in Monterosso Al Mare which is a small town that is part of the the Cinque Terre region in Italy. One of the most beautiful areas I have visited to date!
  
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  1. Paula November 21, 2013 at 8:11 am
    
    I am familiar with the Cinque Terre but by photos only. I love Italy 🙂
    
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    1. Ben Post authorNovember 21, 2013 at 8:35 am
      
      I couldn’t agree more! Italy is just such an incredible place, the landscape is just stunning everywhere you go. Then you have the food, the wine, the language… One of my favourite countries for sure.
    2. Paula November 21, 2013 at 8:41 am
      
      That’s what we have in common 🙂 You would like Amalfi very much too :). I will sort it under Italy too, so you’ll be able to look for links 😀
    3. Ben Post authorNovember 21, 2013 at 9:51 am
      
      I would love to visit Amalfi! I’ll have to take a look at your links 🙂
Bipasha November 20, 2013 at 11:04 pm

amazing shot!

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 21, 2013 at 8:13 am
  
  Thanks Bipasha!
  
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Paula November 21, 2013 at 8:20 am

Thank you for the “follow”, Ben. I hope you are doing it cause it really interests you, and not just to return the favour? 🙂

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 21, 2013 at 8:33 am
  
  Haha, of course! I think your photography is great, I’ve left some comments over there. I look forward to seeing more of your work!
  
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ivyon November 21, 2013 at 8:47 am

I think I have nice connection for this week’s theme and then go on your blog and you outshine me big time 😛 Hehe, good thing I posted before I saw yours 😉

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 21, 2013 at 4:41 pm
  
  Haha, thanks! It was the only idea I had. So it’s a good job I have been there otherwise I might have been a bit stuck!
  
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  1. ivyon November 21, 2013 at 7:16 pm
    
    Hahahaha, yap, definitely 😀 But I think you would think of something 😉
    
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cynthiamc1 November 21, 2013 at 9:47 am

Gorgeous shot!

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 21, 2013 at 4:38 pm
  
  Thanks Cynthia!
  
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Sreejith Nair November 23, 2013 at 6:37 am

Hi Ben,

Just chanced upon your blog.
Stunning shots.

Sreejith.

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1. Ben Post authorNovember 23, 2013 at 12:45 pm
  
  Thanks Sreejith, really appreciate you comment 🙂 Hope to see you back here soon!
  
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neverclipmywings December 4, 2013 at 10:49 am

Oh wow! I haven’t seen this entry before. This is amazing, Ben! :O The shadows produced by the clouds combined with the layers on the rocks are simply beautiful! Wanna go there!

PS: By the way, I’m not coming to Switzerland amymore. I’ve changed my plans for Christmas/New Year’s Eve and Switzerland will have to wait a bit more 🙂

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1. Ben Post authorDecember 15, 2013 at 1:10 pm
  
  Thanks Thatiana! I got really lucky with the clouds. It’s an incredible place, I hope you make it there some day!
  
  What are you up to for New Year instead? I think Switzerland might be a bit cheaper at other times of year, but just as beautiful 🙂
  
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photographymemoirs February 20, 2014 at 10:04 pm

This is truly a beautiful photograph Ben. The setting, gentle light and perspective all combine to celebrate a truly amazing moment in time. Take great care and all the best on your travels.

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1. Ben Post authorFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:55 pm
  
  Thanks Konsantine, it truly was one of those moments. They don’t come along very often so I’m glad I was there to capture it with my camera.
  
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  1. photographymemoirs February 23, 2014 at 9:34 pm
    
    The pleasure and honour are mine indeed Ben. Take great care and thank you once again for your beautiful photography.
    
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